Pet Friendly Travel Blog

Taking a road trip with your pet? Have a cat that hates the car? Thinking about flying the friendly skies with Rover? Looking for tips for staying at pet friendly accommodations? We invite you to peruse our blog where you'll find informative posts on these topics and many others.

You've heard that "Virginia is for lovers" but you may not realize that Virginia is also a great place for pet lovers! In Virginia exciting adventures are right around the corner for pet parents and their pups. There is a wide variety of pet friendly activities you can choose from, including pet...

“One thing about Basin Harbor”, says 4th generation manager and co-owner Pennie Beach,“ is that it’s really hard to get it before you get here.” I think what she meant is that you don’t get a true feeling of the place until you arrive.
What started out as a working farm in the 1800’s has been...

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut when it comes to finding fun things to do with your pup? Are you hoping that you and you furry best friend’s next adventure will satisfy both of your interests?
Many pet parents are unaware of the wide variety of pet friendly experiences North Carolina has to...

If you've ever hunted for an apartment for you and a furry friend, you know just how challenging the process can be. Despite the fact that more apartment management companies and landlords seem to be OK with their residents having pets, finding a place that's truly pet friendly is a whole other...

TripsWithPets and Leith Honda have joined forces to launch a new pilot program to help ensure pets are happy and safe in their travels.
The Leith Car family represents over 35 new vehicle manufacturers and has been serving North Carolina since 1969. Leith is dedicated to providing the best in...

For most dogs, the car is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It transports them to some of their favorite pet friendly places where new sights and smells await. However, once the fun is over, your car is full of hard to remove dog hair!
You are left with the task of removing it all and you...

There’s nothing quite as exciting as adopting a new pet. You’re getting a new best friend, after all! However, when you’re living in an apartment, there are some important factors to keep in mind. Here are some dos and don’ts of apartment living with pets from your friends at Rent.com:
Do adopt the...

Are you stressing out about an upcoming move with your pet? Did you know that pets are emotional magnets? It's true, when you feel stress, they do too! So, take a deep cleansing breath and blow it out!
The reality is that moving with your pet can actually be a pleasant new adventure for the both...

If you're looking for a real "pack" pleaser, then you can't go wrong with these peanut butter and banana dog treats. These treats were inspired by my dog Charlie (a.k.a. Choo Choo Charlie) who goes nuts at the sight of a banana - that's how much he loves them. And peanut butter, well - forget about...

Whether I'm traveling with my pets or hanging out with them at home, I love to treat them to some homemade, healthy dog treats. We made a couple batches last weekend and sent some up to their Uncle Max in Virginia. He loved them! Yes, Uncle Max is dog. :)
These are some of the yummiest gluten-free...